1972 AMC Ambassador vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Ambassador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 908 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Ambassador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Ambassador | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | AMC | Opel |
| Model | Ambassador | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
